Painted Bunting

Gallery: AvianPosted March 11, 201193 views4 comments

I have enjoyed the Male & female Painted Buntings in my yard but looks like they are getting ready to leave until next December.

ISO 400
Shutter 1/60 sec
F7.1 @ 550mm

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4 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM

I like the pose and nice job with the dof here Eric. I'm not thrilled with the setting but they are gorgeous birds.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM

I envy you. I've been looking for them for years on our occassional trips to Florida. The muted light helps to bring out the richness in his colors.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 14, 2011 at 12:29 PM

I have always wanted to see one of these, nice job in getting this shot.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

These are beautifully colored birds Eric, your colors here are perfect.
Pleasant comp, nice work!

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